Australian rising star is angry because U17 Vietnam "cut" points at the Asian tournament

Captain midfielder Quinn Macnicol was angry when U17 Australia failed to beat U17 Vietnam at the 2025 AFC U17 Championship.

On the night of April 4, U17 Australia was held to a 1-1 draw by U17 Vietnam in the opening match of the 2025 AFC U17 Championship.

U17 Australia was held to a draw by U17 Vietnam at the 2025 AFC U17 Championship.

In this match, "Kangaroo" had more possession of the ball and attacked more but they could not keep all 3 points against U17 Vietnam.

Sharing with the media, midfielder Quinn Macnicol said he was very disappointed with the above result.

“I am really frustrated because the team created many chances but did not take them. When we have chances and do not score, it is inevitable that we are punished,” said Quinn Macnicol.

In this match, Quinn Macnicol also missed the opportunity to score from the penalty spot.

In the above situation, the captain of U17 Australia fired a very strong shot that hit the crossbar of U17 Vietnam's goal, hit the ground and bounced out.

But near the end of the first half, Quinn Macnicol made amends by bringing the opening goal for U17 Australia.

In the second half, Quinn Macnicol once again shot the ball against the crossbar of the U17 Vietnam goal.

Speaking more about the missed penalty and the match with U17 Vietnam, the Australian star said: "I was a bit disappointed with the penalty but it was the referee's decision so I have to respect it.

We consider the match against U17 Vietnam as a valuable lesson. Obviously we were able to create chances and control the game. Nothing comes naturally and we have to pick ourselves up for the next match.”

In the next match, U17 Australia will face U17 UAE. While U17 Vietnam will compete with U17 Japan.

Source: https://www.baogiaothong.vn/sao-mai-australia-cay-cu-vi-bi-u17-viet-nam-cua-diem-tai-giai-chau-a-192250405171330398.htm